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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.88, 8,020.33 and 2,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.88, 8,020.33 and 2,061.52 is: 3,092.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.88 : 8,020.33 = 2,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.88/8,020.33 = 2,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.88x = 8,020.33 × 2,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.88x = 16,534,070.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,534,070.70/5,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.28

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